Where vision returned with devotion, and the hills echo her will
Just 6 km from Hamirpur town, along the Hamirpur–Awah Devi road, the Kalanjari Devi Temple is a 200-year-old Shakti shrine revered for its miraculous legend, wish-fulfilling power, and deep spiritual pull. Dedicated to Maa Kalanjari, a form of Durga, this temple is a sacred anchor for locals and wandering saints alike.
🌄 Location & Accessibility
- Location: Kalanjari Village, near Awah Devi, Hamirpur District, Himachal Pradesh – 177001
- By Road: 6 km from Hamirpur town; easily accessible by local buses and taxis
- By Rail: Una Railway Station (~70 km), Pathankot (~120 km)
- By Air: Gaggal Airport (~85 km)
- On Foot: A short walk from the main road through pine-covered slopes
🕉️ Deity & Worship
The temple is dedicated to Maa Kalanjari, a wish-fulfilling form of Durga, worshipped for her compassion, protection, and miraculous grace. According to legend:
- Devotees from Mandi district once attempted to relocate the idol to their region
- As they carried it away, they were struck blind
- Their vision was restored only when they returned the idol to its original spot, where the temple now stands
This divine intervention is seen as a sign of the goddess’s will, and the temple is revered as a place of fulfilled vows and divine justice.
🏛️ Architecture & Setting
The temple is a simple yet spiritually charged structure, featuring:
- A stone sanctum with the idol of the goddess, adorned in red and gold
- A courtyard shaded by deodars, ideal for prayer and reflection
- A peaceful rural setting, surrounded by fields, forests, and distant hills
The temple’s modest charm and natural serenity make it a favorite for pilgrims, sages, and seekers of solitude.
🎉 Festivals & Celebrations
- Asharh Mela (June–July): A grand fair with folk music, devta processions, and community feasts
- Navratri (Spring & Autumn): Celebrated with bhajans, aartis, and special pujas
- Daily Worship: Morning and evening aartis, lighting of ghee lamps, and chanting of Durga Saptashati
🏞️ Nearby Attractions
- Awah Devi Temple: A hilltop Shaktipeeth with panoramic views
- Tauni Devi Temple: A unique shrine where wishes are made by striking stones
- Gasota Mahadev Temple: A pastoral Shiva shrine with a cattle fair
- Sujanpur Tira: A heritage town with temples, murals, and royal ruins
🙏 Spiritual Experience
The Kalanjari Devi Temple is not just a shrine—it is a testament to divine will, a place where the goddess chose to stay, and the blind were given sight to honor her choice. As you stand before her sanctum, with the wind rustling through the trees and the scent of incense in the air, you feel the presence of a mother who grants, guards, and guides. It is a temple where faith is tested and rewarded, and the **soul finds its clarity in the gaze of Kalanjari Shakti.
